The central message of this sermon is that Jesus' transfiguration on Mount Hermon was not just a physical change, but a demonstration of his inherent glory and divine nature. The sermon advances the belief that Jesus is fully God and that his human form did not diminish or obscure his divine identity. The takeaway is that Jesus' glory is not something he acquired or developed during his time on earth, but rather it was always present and has been visible to those who have eyes to see it. The sermon also highlights the significance of Mount Hermon as a site where angels, or "sons of God," came down and bound themselves with a curse in ancient times, making Jesus' ascension to this mountain a powerful declaration of his obedience to his Father's will and his glory.